Pickled Herring in Wine Sauce from Japan
Herring pieces pickled in a wine-vinegar sauce with onions and spices, sold in glass jars for appetizers. Classified under HTS 1604.12.60.90 as 'other' prepared herrings in pieces, not minced, excluding specific oil-packed or large-container forms. Matches subheading note linking to Chapter 3 species.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide certificate of analysis for pH levels to confirm safe acidification per FDA guidelines
• Include full ingredient declaration; watch for allergen labeling (fish, sulfites)